Research Paper Initiative

Because I am going to begin the tedious process of moving today and also because my research paper deals with the preservation of historical places, I would like to share some insight about living in an old home. Having lived in a house that was built in 1921 for three years has proved to be somewhat of a challenge. The air conditioner leaks water from the vents inside the home, the kitchen floor had to be replaced because it had rotted down to the support beams, and the house is surrounded by a jungle which has blessed my roommates and me with unwanted insects and rodents. Despite all these downfalls and the huge amount of money that will need to be invested into the house, the home has kept a roof over our heads and we have made a lot of memories together. Therefore, it has served its purpose.
One day last winter, I decided to do some investigation on the property and found that the street the house sits on (Normal Street for North Texas State Normal College) once ran all the way up to the front steps of the administration building. I also found that it was originally built as a boarding house for college students and professors. Had I not found out these details, I would have stuck with my original thought of the house needing to be scrapped. Now that I know these facts about the house, I believe it is a way for the students of UNT to acquaint themselves with their roots. They are able to see and feel the history of the University and get a better understanding of college life in the early days. Therefore, these historic places are educational and should be preserved for future generations.